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Designer Manager - Glazing, Curtain Walling and Facades South West London - Up to 70,000 - Excellent Benefits An extremely successful subcontractor known for their expertise in cladding, curtain walling and glazing are currently seeking a competent Design Manager to oversee their upcoming commercial and residential projects in London. This company has gained their recognition as an innovative subcontractor by providing high-quality architectural glass solutions across London due to their unparalleled expertise in bespoke glazing, stainless steel and curtain walling. Working individually and within a wider team of construction professionals you will be responsible for all aspects of the design process. This will involve interpretation of architectural / services drawings leading to production of CAD layouts and working details. Therefore, you will have experience of using the latest AutoCAD packages ideally be proficient with Revit and or Solidworks. You will also have relevant, practical experience gained in a suitable sub-contractor environment where you will have been involved in designing suspended curtain walling/cladding, glazing, or metalwork. Thus, to be successful in this role you will need to be commercially aware and have excellent communication skills. Minimum requirements: The ideal CAD Technician will have gained 10 + years' experience working on exterior projects. Ideally you will be HND or City and Guilds qualified in a relevant construction or engineering related discipline. Preferably you will also be computer literate with programming experience, have good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work without supervision and to use your own initiative and experience to fulfil the company's commitments. Career stability will be key in the selection process, as the clients are keen to employee an individual with only a small handful of previous employers. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to strengthen their skills and knowledge with a respected contractor that has over 25 years' experience in the industry.

Trainee Assistant Buyer Central London Up to 45,000 plus package This dynamic specialist facade sub-contractor is currently undergoing a strong period of growth and continues to expand its operation. With this in mind they seek to appoint a Buyer to help grow the procurement team. The Buyer will be based in the office and working closely with the Procurement Manager and Operations Team, your primary duties will to be effectively and efficiently manage and oversee the planning and allocation of all materials to all sites for the installation of facades contracts including glass and architectural metalwork on time, within budget and to the high quality expected by the company. Key Accountabilities: Source, order and arrange delivery of all materials to site as required for each project and in accordance with the material quantities and prices within the schedule produced by the Estimating Team Plan delivery schedules carefully to ensure that the materials are allocated according to the programme and site conditions necessary to complete all installations in accordance with the contract design specification and all terms agreed by the company. Ensure all materials are properly ordered to ensure continuity of work on site and that adequate plans are made to accommodate on-site delivery time restrictions, limited access and coordination with the client/contractor and operatives as required to ensure downtime is minimised and that operational efficiency is maintained at all times. An important element of this is ensuring adequate stock levels, maintaining accurate records and forward planning to ensure stock is replenished when required and informing Contracts Manager Required Attributes and Experience The ideal individual will have a stable background and some experience gained within a suitable specialist sub-contractor. Preferably you will have up to 6 months experience of buying and procuring for projects up to 4 or 5 million. Experience of working in an Estimating and Contracts Management environment or similar Experience of working in a contracting or buying environment Experience of working on own initiative and as part of a team Experience of working with ISO management systems (desirable) Ability to think and act creatively and innovatively to meet the needs of the business Accuracy and attention to detail Ability to manage a demanding workload and multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to work under pressure and deadlines Good PC skills including Microsoft Office applications, in particular excel spreadsheets, and other relevant software An understanding of the need for confidentiality and discretion when working as part of the key business unit

In House Solicitor / Legal Counsel Up to 105,000 Contractor - Curtain Walling & Envelope facades London Our client is one of the leading building envelope specialists in the UK, a worldwide leading contractor in the engineering, project management, manufacturing and installation of architectural envelopes and interior systems. They are looking to strengthen their Operations team with the appointment of a Construction Law specialist to join the Legal team, A qualified Solicitor with 1 or 2 years PQE experience. With an extensive portfolio of works including commercial and residential projects with typical contracts varying from 10 through to 50 million, they seek a key member of the operations team, a Solicitor or in-house Legal Counsel. This position requires excellent communication skills although the main focus will be pre-contract reviewing legal contracts. The ideal Legal Counsel will have gained in the region of 5 years + PQ experience working in a suitable construction company and ideally possess c 10 years legal experience as a minimum and exceptional organisational, analytical, and interpersonal skills. An individual qualified as a solicitor in England or Wales or equivalent. Must have construction and contractor experience. This demanding position requires someone who possesses excellent communication skills who can hit the ground running. Applications would be welcomed from both qualified solicitors and construction professionals who have specialised in construction law. Required Attributes and Experience To succeed, you will need to possess substantial construction experience coupled with a sharp commercial acumen and relish working closely at the forefront of the business, to carry out all contractual and legal work as required in relation to the preparation, review, tendering, negotiation and agreement of contracts with clients, suppliers, sub-contractors and third parties. Also: Provide legal and contractual advice and support to project managers, members of their teams, and officers within the Group Assist the Risk and Legal Department Manager and Group Risk Management and Legal Department to procure, administer and review all insurance covers relevant to the Group in the UK Procure, liaise with and supervise external lawyers and contract and claims consultants Negotiate contracts with lawyers and commercial executives from other parties, Have a good working knowledge (including relevant qualifications) of contract law and/or construction law Have good experience in negotiating contracts within the construction industry, including at design and build sub-contractor level Be a good team player but also able to work independently on contracts The salary will be dependant on level of exposure to industry and can go beyond the stated level. Bonus and additional benefits also make up the package. The group are a recognised performer in industry within the sector in which they operate.

This leading residential developer, based in London is actively to looking for a Site Manager on a freelance basis to work on a major refurbishment project it is currently developing in West London. As a Site Manager, you will be working underneath a Project Manager, you will be expected to manage to programme, manage the timescales of the project, health and safety and have experience in refurbishment experience. You must hold all the tickets to be based on site, such as SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS and have a solid career history of delivering residential refurbishment schemes from start to finish. This company is going through a large-scale growth plan over the next five years and therefore there will be numerous opportunities for ambitious Site Managers to progress their career with this expanding developer. If you are interested in this position, please feel to get in contact with Rob Burnham at Constructive Moves.

Graduate / Trainee Quantity Surveyor, London Up to 30,000 plus benefits This leading interiors specialist sub-contractor in London, offering the complete design, supply and installation of integrated partitions, ceilings and glass are looking to expand their commercial team, with a trainee level Quantity Surveyor. Reporting to the Senior QS in the team and then the Commercial Manager, your role will be to assist the project team with commercial functions on a number of current prestigious projects. Duties will include: assisting in all aspects of the financial control of the project valuations measurements cost reports attending meetings ensuring that adequate cost monitoring and management is undertaken co-ordinate and agree the production of final accounts with various parties ensure that project approvals and completions can be obtained at the required times Required Attributes and Experience The ideal Trainee Quantity Surveyor will have graduated with a degree and perhaps gained a little practical experience within a suitable specialist sub-contractor and preferably with experience of glass and partitions and other sub contract packages. Quantity Surveyors who have worked with main contractors or other specialist sub-contractors will be considered if they are an adapt and capable Quantity Surveyor keen to gain experience in a new discipline or working with a specialist sub-contractor on large build projects. You will have a focused attitude, and excellent communication skills and must be able to work as part of a team and possess a high level of motivation. Ideally you will also have an HND or equivalent qualification. The salary will be dependent on level of exposure to industry and can go beyond the stated level above for first class individuals. Bonus and additional benefits also make up the package. The group are a recognised performer in industry within the sector in which they operate.

Project - Senior Quantity Surveyor London Specialist sub-contractor Up to 75,000 A leading specialist subcontractor with a reputation built on their expertise and ability to deliver high-quality interior packages on a wide range of projects are seeking a capable Project Quantity Surveyor with JCT and NEC contract experience to manage a number of fire stopping packages at Heathrow airport Established for over 15 years with an annual turnover reaching more than 25m in the UK, they have continuing to expand. Ideally you will be ready to run 1 larger project or manage smaller ones preferably interiors packages and ideally within airports, with total control over the commercial aspects. As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be reporting directly to the Commercial Manager to ensure successful financial delivery of various fire stopping projects. Therefore, your day to day responsibilities will vary from but are not limited to: Updating cost plans Measurements Providing written quotations Negotiating final accounts Meeting clients and Subcontractors Applications for payments Investigate, notify, and substantiate variations Must have NEC contract experience This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist contractor offering an opportunity to develop, grow and progress organically within the company. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years' + experience, in the construction industry, preferably with a suitable sub-contractor including interiors like partitions and exteriors like cladding . Those who have gained experienced working with main contractors or other subcontractors will be considered if they have demonstrated the ability to perform exceptionally well. Candidates must be highly motivated, resilient, and determined to 'get things right' to be successful. HND Qualification/Degree in Quantity Surveying is desirable, however, not critical. Whilst a more junior role, the salary will be dependent and a product of experience. The package will include additional benefits which will be negotiable. For further details on this and other roles and positions within the Construction Industry, please contact James Blaber for a confidential discussion.